WIRE NEWS WN February 2018 - Page 8

Robert Brookman,
Industry Authority on
Vinyl Compounding
and a Vice President
at Teknor Apex
Company, Dies at 83
Dr. Robert S (Bob) Brookman, a leading
figure in the vinyl compounding
industry whose career spanned more
than 50 years, died on November 19th at
the age of 83. Most recently he was vice
president of business development and a
member of the senior management team
at Teknor Apex Company.
Dr. Robert S. (Bob) Brookman
“ Bob played a key
role in the global
expansion of
Teknor Apex ”
— Jonathan D. Fain.
CEO of Teknor Apex
Dr. Brookman joined Teknor Apex in 1998
after holding executive positions with other
compounding companies, chiefly focusing on
vinyl technology. He had been in charge of the
company’s vinyl and chemicals businesses before
retiring in 2011. He continued to serve Teknor
Apex as a consultant.
“Drawing on his enormous business and scientific
expertise, Bob played a key role in the global
expansion of Teknor Apex,” said Jonathan D. Fain,
CEO of Teknor Apex, “and even after his retirement he
was a coach and mentor to many of our employees. To
all of us, he was a valued colleague and friend.”
In January of 2017, Robert Brookman was elected
to the Plastics Pioneers Association. Over his career,
he served on the industry’s major organizations,
including the Plastics Industry Association, the
Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE), the Vinyl Institute,
and the American Chemical Society. He was awarded
several patents and was the author of many articles
and technical presentations. He held a doctorate in
polymer science from New York University.
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